A Slow Hand, Deep Thoughts and True Pen

A Slow Hand, Deep Thoughts And True Pen

Each time I write of my crashed hopes and dreams
mind falls into black-depths, sends cold shivers.
Tempted to falsely praise my misdeeds and schemes
I return to my vow, embracing realm of true givers.

Such leaning towards positive and the good
once was abhorrent, not in my prideful style.
When lightning bolts struck me as they should
I found my life was a massive rubbish pile.

With pen and paper I then sought truth to tell
of life, love, loss and darkness once embraced.
O' yes, I did not hide my parades in hell
nor innocent young life I once so disgraced.

Years flew by and age gave its usual aches
far too oft, I swore to give my poetry up.
Darkness whispered, take well deserved breaks
porch lounge sit, empty thy hot coffee cup.

Ah, but my muse, she heard and was not amused
up she bolted, screaming like a raving banshee.
Reminded me of my past, my life I had so abused
what a coward I would be if I now sought to flee.

Pen in hand and regretful of my wasted past
I write to send some light and truth boldly tell.
Praying some good comes, a few words may last
redeem myself from youthful days dancing in hell.


 8-21-2017
( Seek to do good and watch as darkness flees )
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vacek Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 9:42 PM
I laughed out loud at you last quatrain. You words in this poem has brought out some good in me.mission accomplished. If your writing can influence one person to the better of him or herself, you have duly served mankind.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 8:16 PM
Excellent write...vulnerable! Congrats, Robert!
La France Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 4:06 PM
Robert, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement with this amazing write
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 1:12 PM
May your sword never stop singing. Wonderful pen Robert, congratulations on your win! xomo xo!
Barden Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Adore this write, my friend - such honesty and creative excellence ... and a dash of the darkness - beautiful! Thank you for entering my contest! :-)
Cresswell Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 9:15 AM
I have been waiting for your next piece and it has been worth the wait. Please believe that nothing is wasted it is a saving lesson to someone. You never know the people you have affected in your life.
Daniel Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 3:19 AM
A brilliant poem showing the right path, Robert:)
Williams Avatar
August 23, 2017 at 12:22 AM
As always Robert, a brilliant write my dear friend, straight to the faves...Maria
White Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 11:13 AM
Robert my friend, this is beautiful. It is going to ny favorites.
Wood Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Robert, This is fantastic! You never cease to amaze me. This is so well written and so open and honest. Well said. Hope you don't mind if I tuck this one away in my Favorites to enjoy at a later date. Wow!
Warrior Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Nicely penned my friend...how can we forget the past...it's always behind us lol...god bless...^WW^
Smith Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 7:45 AM
Great musings Robert. It is always good to reflect on our former selves and make changes if needed.
One Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 7:42 AM
wow, this is a deep write, one that reflect upon the past and what has become on one today.. You are a very talented poet my friend and still despite of all the adversity you write so well.. Fave for me! We are sometimes, just the pieces of the men we used to be... ah.. such is life..
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